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Benchè'l misero cor
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Benchè'l misero cor by Philippe Verdelot — Lyrics
Benchè’l misero cor lasso talhora,
Porga breve riposo nutrito di speranza
Long’ affanni cotal rifurg’in me poscia l’ardore,
Che con miei maggior danni, ritorna 'l grave mio stato penoso.
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About Benchè'l misero cor
Philippe Verdelot’s Benchè’l misero cor is a secular Italian madrigal for TTBB voices. The text expresses the enduring pain of unrequited love, likening it to a powerful snare from which only death offers release. The composer captures this sense of inescapable suffering with intense musicality, suitable for a discerning choir seeking to explore the expressive depths of Renaissance polyphony. Its rich harmonies and contrapuntal lines will provide a rewarding challenge for singers and a poignant experience for listeners, evoking the dramatic emotional landscapes characteristic of the period.
